LETTER: 'Fairness in Ticketing' will hurt music industry

As a Murfreesboro resident who attends a great deal of concerts and sporting events, I am horrified by the bill labeled the "Fairness in Ticketing Act."

This bill has several issues buried within the language that seem to be confusing consumers and legislators. One of the issues is that it would allow Ticketmaster to use restricted ticketing, including the use of paperless tickets for concerts and sporting events. These tickets could not be sold or given away after the original purchase, except through a Ticketmaster website.

It is beyond frustrating to see this bill discussed as a way to combat scalpers, when in reality it gives Ticketmaster more power over the free secondary market and takes freedom out of the hands of consumers.

If I buy a ticket, I should be able to sell or give that ticket to anyone I choose without additional fees or hassle. As an entrepreneur who has started my own artist and events promotion company, I am worried about the implications this bill has on consumers, artists and events in the future.

If attending concerts becomes even more difficult, consumers may find other ways to entertain themselves, taking business away from artists, venues and promoters like myself.

Garrett Mager

Go BIG Productions, New Salem Highway

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LETTER: 'Fairness in Ticketing' will hurt music industry

As a Murfreesboro resident who attends a great deal of concerts and sporting events, I am horrified by the bill labeled the 'Fairness in Ticketing Act.'